Ep. 58: Ippo receives applause after victory while Sendo rages and seeks revenge on Makunouchi with Vorg.
Aired on November 21, 2001
Coach Okita Date congratulates the champion as Ippo, carried on a stretcher, receives applause from the audience. Meanwhile, Takeshi Sendo reacts with rage toward Ippo. Sendo had expected to win and issue a match demand, but he realizes there are now two opponents above him. Vorg appears, revealing that both boxers are in similar situations. They both desire revenge against Makunouchi. This development shifts the dynamics, as Sendo confronts the reality of his standing relative to Ippo and the shared goal of challenging Makunouchi with Vorg's involvement.
Episodes
- Ep. 54 · Takamura faces Tamaki in title defense despite sauna-induced weakness
- Ep. 55 · Ippo trains before his Japan Featherweight Title Match while his coach falls ill.
- Ep. 56 · Ippo doubts his hits but regains confidence to counter Date's head movement technique in the third round.
- Ep. 57 · Ippo Date faces a critical moment in his fight against the champion Takamura Mamoru.
- Ep. 58 · Ippo receives applause after victory while Sendo rages and seeks revenge on Makunouchi with Vorg.
- Ep. 59 · Sendou Takeshi and Volg Zangief begin their determined match
- Ep. 60 · Sendou secures victory against Volg in a decisive match outcome.
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- Ep. 62 · Coach returns from hospital as Makunochi demonstrates his unique fighting style